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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.68, 1,661.36 and 761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.68, 1,661.36 and 761.96 is: 1,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.68 : 1,661.36 = 761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.68/1,661.36 = 761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.68x = 1,661.36 × 761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.68x = 1,265,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,889.87/1,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.68

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